We are looking for a talented Software Developer to join our team in Washington, DC, Maryland. This position offers the potential for long-term employment and is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact through innovative software solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications tailored to meet project requirements.<br>• Monitor systems to identify and address potential failures caused by changing infrastructure, personnel, or system updates.<br>• Evaluate and implement suitable software platforms, whether commercial or open-source, based on the specific needs of the project.<br>• Provide ongoing technical support, including debugging, feature enhancements, and optimizing system performance.<br>• Architect and maintain autoscaling microservices to ensure reliability and scalability.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless integration of system components.<br>• Query, reformat, and visualize data to support data-driven decision-making processes.

• At least 3 years of experience in software development with a strong attention to detail.<br>• Proficiency in Rust programming language.<br>• Experience with source control systems, such as Git.<br>• Hands-on expertise in designing and maintaining autoscaling microservices.<br>• Strong ability to query, transform, and visualize data effectively.<br>• Familiarity with additional programming languages such as C++ or Python is a plus.<br>• Knowledge of front-end frameworks like React, Angular, Shiny, or Dash is preferred.<br>• Experience deploying applications in virtualized environments, particularly NixOS, is advantageous.

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